Frank Lampard said he and Jose Mourinho spoke before, during and after Derby County's victory over Manchester United last night.

But it was what the United boss told Lampard ahead of the penalty shoot-out that stuck with Derby's manager.

"Only briefly, in my ear, he said what a great performance it was from the team, and I appreciate that," said Lampard following his side's 8-7 victory over United on penalties after the Carabao Cup third-round tie had ended 2-2 in normal time.

Lampard played under Mourinho at Chelsea, winning two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and the League Cup twice.

"There were loads of things against the lads in the shoot-out - the atmosphere at Old Trafford is obviously against you, and we had just taken a kick in the teeth in the last minute when United equalised.

"The lads showed composure and quality, and kept taking great penalties.

"I am delighted for them because nobody wants to be the one that misses, particularly after a performance like that. Fortunately, that didn't happen."